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Jim Souhan: Rubio watch ended justly for team with time as ally
Jim Souhan: Rubio watch ended justly for team with time as ally
Reality for giddy Wolves fans: The flashy kid would be no quick fix for a ballclub set on long-term rebuilding.
Ricky Rubio Is A Set Of Beef Curtains
Ricky Rubio Is A Set Of Beef Curtains
barkleysmouth.com — Ricky Rubio needs to be called out on some vaginal shiznit. I actually feel bad for Minnesota... Timberwolves decision-maker, David Kahn, because he tried his damndest to get Rubio in the NBA, Rubio's so-called number one goal. (more) Ricky Rubio Is A Set Of Beef Curtains
Ricky Rubio might not make his NBA debut until 2012
Ricky Rubio might not make his NBA debut until 2012
sports.espn.go.com — Rodolfo Molina/Getty Images Wolves president David Kahn (left) will have to wait a while until he sees... Rubio in a Minnesota uniform. (more) Ricky Rubio might not make his NBA debut until 2012
The Rubio Situation Hits Close to Home
The Rubio Situation Hits Close to Home
thepunsarestartingtoboreme.com — I've been paying close attention to the Ricky Rubio situation with the Minnesota Timberwolves. You can see... the latest here: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4439216 It appears that Rubio is another teenage Spanish basketball player who is balking at coming to the NBA after ... (more) The Rubio Situation Hits Close to Home
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ESPN.com - TrueHoop — Jim Souhan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune: "With Ricky Rubio, the 2009-2010 Wolves would have won few games and drawn few fans. Without Rubio, the 2009-2010 Wolves will win few games and draw few fans. Rubio might have attracted a couple of curious crowds early in the season, but he wouldn't have changed the Wolves' plight, and knowing this franchise's luck, he may have won just enough extra games to ruin their chances in the next lottery. Without Rubio, Jonny Flynn, a dynamic and personable rookie, will get a chance to learn to play the point in the NBA. If he's good enough, Kahn may have the option of trading either Flynn or Rubio. ...

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blitzcorner.com 9/1/2009 — According to multiple Spanish papers, and more recently ESPN and Yahoo.com, Ricky Rubio will be playing for Barcelona for the next 2 years at least. I, for one, am still waiting for an official report since it seems everyone is citing “sources”, which this whole summer has seemed to mean Spanish new
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theverdictblog.com 9/2/2009 — "Going to Minnesota would have just complicated my life a lot", said Rubio about moving to the Timberwolves . God forbid he'd have to live with a hefty NBA contract for a while. I've always been unsure about Rubio and now it's clear why. Is he too young for the NBA right now? I don't think ...
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twolvesblog.com 8/31/2009 — From Ric Bucher and Chris Sheridan/ESPN.com: Ricky Rubio won't be coming to the NBA until 2011 at the earliest, sources told ESPN.com Monday. Rubio and the Minnesota Timberwolves were informed late Monday night in Spain that Rubio's former club, DKV Joventut, had agreed to trade his rights ...
Rubio says NBA move was too risky and complicatedExaminer Sports 9/2/2009
Ricky Rubio preferred to keep playing basketball in Spain because joining the Minnesota Timberwolves was a risky move that would complicate his life.
Rubio Says NBA Move Was Too Risky and ComplicatedNYT > Pro Basketball 9/2/2009
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- Ricky Rubio prefers to keep playing basketball in Spain because joining the Minnesota Timberwolves is a risky move that would complicate his life.
Rubio: NBA move was too risky and complicatedUSATODAY.com NBA - Top Stories 9/2/2009
Ricky Rubio preferred to keep playing basketball in Spain because joining the Minnesota Timberwolves was a risky move that would ...
Rubio: NBA move too risky, complicatedExaminer Sports 9/2/2009
Ricky Rubio wants to keep playing basketball in Spain, saying a move to the Minnesota Timberwolves would be too risky and complicate his life.
Rubio: NBA move too risky, complicatedThe Seattle Times: Sports 9/2/2009
Ricky Rubio wants to keep playing basketball in Spain, saying a move to the Minnesota Timberwolves would be too risky and complicate his life.